The Money PagesA Birthday Gift for $2—or Less
Maya makes a tiny detective book for her friend. The thoughtful part is free.
Maya has $2 for a friend's birthday gift. The shop has nothing she wants to give.
Then she remembers: her friend loves mysteries.
Maya writes a tiny detective story about a missing classroom eraser. She folds the pages into a book and draws a cover.
She uses paper, time, and what she knows about her friend. These are resources: things you can use to get something done.
A bought gift can be thoughtful, too. But the price doesn't show how much you care about someone.
Money words
Resource
Something you can use, such as money, materials, or time.
Time and thought can make a gift special. Spending more does not mean caring more.
